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"Some have not committed any crimes at all. But in reality, they are prisoners, and the Russians have specific plans for them" Ukrainian citizens can spend years in Russian detention centers with no fixed term, often under indefinite detention ⬇️ texty.org.ua/articles/11760…

Thousands of Ukrainians are being held in Russian migration detention centers indefinitely. Instead of deporting them, Russia reportedly uses them for political bargaining and pressures some into joining its army. Read the full story here👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11760…

Even before the full-scale invasion, Ukraine was already facing a demographic crisis. The war has accelerated it, making a long-term migration strategy more important than ever. Read why this could become one of Ukraine’s biggest post-war challenges⬇️ texty.org.ua/articles/11759…

Ukraine is losing population faster than Russia The country’s population is shrinking faster than before the war. That is why the state needs a well-thought-out migration policy to bring back its own people and attract foreigners. Find out more here👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11759…

A 17-story building in Kyiv was left without heat, electricity, and water during winter after strikes on the city’s energy infrastructure. Residents adapted to life in the cold, sharing resources to keep the building functioning as much as possible👇 texty.org.ua/projects/11742…

"The hardest thing here isn’t shooting. The hardest thing is waiting for them to tell you: That’s it, we’re pulling out of the position" In some areas, soldiers stay in the same positions for weeks or even months because moving out is extremely risky⬇️ texty.org.ua/articles/11745…

"The biggest motivation for me was that my parents are now proud of me" Textу.org.ua shares the stories of former prisoners who joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine after parole — why they chose the front lines and the stigma they still face. Read here👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11742…

Ukrainian soldiers are spending months on the front lines not because it’s normal, but because leaving can be deadlier than staying. Read more about why units stay at their positions for so long here👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11745…

After a strike on CHP-5, a Kyiv high-rise lost heat, electricity, and water in a bitter winter, turning daily life into a struggle for survival. We reconstruct how people endured harsh conditions, blackouts, and constant attacks in January–February 2026⬇️ texty.org.ua/projects/11742…

Ukraine uses long-range strikes based on intelligence and combined drone attacks to destroy military and industrial targets deep into Russian rear areas We explain why it is now a key part of Ukraine’s strategy👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11743…

🇺🇦 From prison cells to trenches. Thousands of Ukrainian convicts chose to defend their country instead of serving a sentence. For some, it’s a chance to reduce their prison sentence. For others, a way to reclaim dignity. More on this👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11742…

“I used to be a convict, and now I’m a soldier.” Ukraine allows some prisoners to leave prison on parole and join the army. Texty reports on their motivation, recruitment obstacles, legal limits — and the stigma that follows them even at the front. texty.org.ua/articles/11742…

Once again, Russia is attempting to claim credit for the victories and heroic deeds of #WWII However, it was Ukraine that paid one of the highest prices – millions of lives, mostly civilians. Read more about this in our data story👇 texty.org.ua/projects/10385…

Ukraine’s WWII losses are often hidden behind the vague “Soviet” tragedy. Our data story shows the scale: over 10 million lives lost, millions deported, cities and villages destroyed — by both Nazi and Soviet policies. texty.org.ua/projects/10385…

Russian state media are exploiting IMF meetings to push distorted narratives – cherry-picking statements and amplifying economic issues in Ukraine, the USA, and Europe to mislead both domestic and global audiences. Read more about this here👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11732…

Facing a tough election, Viktor Orbán has centered his campaign on anti-Ukrainian rhetoric. We analyzed pro-government media and found a clear pattern. The propaganda machine replicates Russian disinformation tactics, including fakes and distortions👇 texty.org.ua/articles/11722…

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❌Our account on BlueSky was blocked a week ago due to wave of hate of pro-Orban users. We considered it as a violation of freedom of speech With a great help of our colleagues in Ukraine and abroad @DetectorMediaEn @imiukraine @joshuajfriedman and our readers,it was unblocked!

Russian satellites aren’t operating alone in orbit — they also rely on data from China’s vast network. With 1094 satellites compared to Russia’s 253, Beijing’s data can give Moscow a major boost in tracking Ukraine from space. ⬇️ texty.org.ua/projects/11708…

🕹️"Nothing will happen to you! You're a minor" This is how the recruitment of Ukrainian teenagers begins. They aren’t forced into it right away — they are gradually drawn into the "game" through trust, curiosity, and the urge to prove themselves ⬇️ texty.org.ua/articles/11706…